Donald E. Van Hoose, 53, Life Long Lorain Resident
Donald E. Van Hoose, of Lorain died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a lengthy illness.He was born January 19, 1948 in Lorain where he has been a life long resident.
Donald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lorain and enjoyed flea markets, fishing, and collecting coins.
He is survived by 3 brothers: James of Lorain, Edgar of Elyria, and Robert of Grafton; his twin sister Donna Gunnoe of Elyria, sisters: Linda Martin of Grethel, KY, Shirley Hall, Kathleen Rutledge and Margaret Nutt, all of Lorain.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.